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The GDF Academy offers premium online courses in diplomacy and international relations, designed for diplomats, policymakers and international affairs professionals at every stage of their career. Led by Oxford professors, UN practitioners and world-leading experts, our self-paced courses cover everything from international law and negotiation to digital diplomacy and foreign policy.

Expert-led, self-paced courses designed for diplomats, policymakers, and aspiring international affairs professionals. Learn from Oxford professors, UN practitioners, and world-leading experts, wherever you are, at your own pace. Certificates awarded upon completion of courses.

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Diplomacy in the 21st Century Online Course
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

A comprehensive overview of modern diplomacy, principles, practice and the skills needed to lead in today’s complex international environment.

Critical Minerals, Energy & the New Geopolitics of Resources
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

An online certificate course for diplomats and international affairs professionals on critical minerals, energy security, and the new geopolitics of resource competition.

China's Foreign Policy
£149.00

Examine China’s strategic ambitions, global influence and evolving role in international diplomacy - from the Belt Road to multilateral governance and great power.

International law, immunity and diplomacy course
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

The course equips practitioners with the knowledge and skills to navigate the globalised and interdependent issues of today's world.

Diplomatic communications in Practice Course
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

The program focuses on practical exercises like case studies, presentations, and scenario settings, participants gain real-world skills for diplomatic environments.

Diplomatic writing, drafting and reporting
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

Participants will cultivate the proficiency required to convey diplomatic messages with precision and persuasion.

Climate Diplomacy
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £275.00

Learn how technology, ethics, and accountability are reshaping global climate governance — preparing the next generation of leaders to turn ambition into measurable impact.

Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power: Strategies for Global Influence
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £275.00

Theoretical grounding and real-world examples, engage with case studies from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and learn to design and assess cultural diplomacy strategies.

Diplomatic Negotiations
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

A comprehensive course designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills, and practical insights necessary for successful diplomatic negotiations. 

Job Applications in International Affairs
£95.00

Stand out in the international job market, craft compelling CV’s, cover letters and ace interviews for roles at international organisations.

US Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

How the US formulates, debates, and executes its global strategy , from constitutional foundations and bureaucratic machinery to economic statecraft and military power.

Multilateral Diplomacy and Global Governance
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

Preparing diplomats to seize opportunities through multilateral engagement and effectively implement strategies with real impact.

Diplomatic Etiquette, Protocol and Ceremonial
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

Led by top experts and prepares the next generation of diplomatic leaders for the 21st-century landscape.

Health Diplomacy Course
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

Our online health diplomacy course equips participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to develop and implement impactful strategies.

Consular Affairs Course
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

A comprehensive guide to crafting clear, measurable, and meaningful learning outcomes that enhance the effectiveness of educational and training programs.

The Strait of Hormuz: Energy, Power & Maritime Diplomacy
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

Expert course examining the world's most critical maritime chokepoint through the lenses of geography, economics, international law, diplomacy, and the live 2026 crisis.

EU Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

Explore the EU’s institutional framework, key diplomatic principles and it’s evolving role as a global power navigating contemporary challenges.

Public Diplomacy and Nation Branding
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

Go beyond theory- develop and execute real world public diplomacy strategies that build national reputation and project influence globally.

Parliamentary Diplomacy
£149.00

A comprehensive course that includes engaging legislatures, analysing global affairs, using parliamentary channels for influence, and applying real-world case studies.

Understanding ASEAN - The Emerging Regional Block
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

Explores (ASEAN) as an emerging regional block in the global landscape. Delve into the historical context, principles, achievements, and challenges faced by ASEAN.

Middle East and North Africa Diplomacy Online Course
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

Exploration of the forces shaping contemporary MENA diplomacy. participants will gain the tools to interpret unfolding developments with clarity and confidence..

Economic Trade and Diplomacy Course
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

Learn the practical aspects of Economic and Trade Diplomacy from experienced practitioners, through real-life case studies and hands-on exercises.

Strategic Foreign Policy Development Course
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

Expertly designed and delivered by one of the most accomplished diplomatic educators in the UK, and the former Vice Principal of the UK Diplomatic Academy.

Artificial Intelligence and Diplomacy Course
£199.00

This course combines both conceptual learning and hands-on experience, ensuring participants gain a deep understanding of AI and its implications for diplomacy.

Digital Diplomacy
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

Understand how digital technologies are transforming international relations - from social media statecraft to cyber diplomacy and platform governance.

Understanding the BRICS in Global Politics
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

You will examine the historical context, political dynamics, economic cooperation, and geopolitical implications of the BRICS nations.

Media Training For Diplomats
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £275.00

Practical, professional media training tailored specifically for diplomacy and international affairs. It focuses not on public relations, but on performance under pressure.

UK foreign Policy and Diplomacy Course
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

Exploring UK Foreign Policy and Diplomacy" is your gateway to a comprehensive understanding of how the United Kingdom engages with the global community.

Essential Crisis Management for Diplomats
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

In this self-paced programme, you’ll gain the tools, frameworks, and strategic insight required to lead effectively through crises — from civil unrest and cyberattacks to climate emergencies, misinformation campaigns, hostage incidents and hybrid threats.

Honorary Consuls: Roles, Responsibilities, and Impact in International Diplomacy Course
Sale Price: £177.00 Original Price: £295.00

It explores legal frameworks, diplomatic functions, trade and economic diplomacy, crisis management, and future trends impacting honorary consuls.

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Access all our courses in 3 ways:

  1. Register for single courses: Simply click on each course to register

  2. Get monthly access for all courses for £79 a month. Cancel anytime

  3. Get access to all courses with an annual fee. This also includes all new courses

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Learn with purpose-built bundles

The GDF Academy Bundles combine our most relevant courses into focused learning journeys — offering up to 25% savings compared to individual enrolments. Each bundle is designed around a core professional goal.

Diplomacy Foundations -

  • Diplomacy in the 21st Century

  • Diplomatic Etiquette, Protocol & Ceremonial

  • Multilateral Diplomacy & Global Governance

  • Strategic Foreign Policy Development

Regional Diplomacy

  • Middle East & North Africa Diplomacy

  • Understanding ASEAN

  • Understanding the BRICS

  • Critical Minerals, Energy & the New Geopolitics of Resources

Great Power Politics

  • China's Foreign Policy

  • US Foreign Policy & Diplomacy

  • EU Foreign Policy & Diplomacy

  • UK Foreign Policy & Diplomacy

Diplomatic Communications

  • Diplomatic Writing, Drafting & Reporting

  • Diplomatic Communications in Practice

  • Media Training for Diplomats

  • Public Diplomacy & Nation Branding

Technology & Modern Diplomacy

  • Artificial Intelligence & Diplomacy

  • Digital Diplomacy

  • Essential Crisis Management for Diplomats

  • The Strait of Hormuz: Energy, Power & Maritime Diplomacy

Career Launchpad

  • Job Applications in International Affairs

  • Diplomacy in the 21st Century

  • Diplomatic Negotiations

  • Diplomatic Communications in Practice

Law, Protocol & Consular Practice

  • International Law, Immunity & Diplomacy

  • Consular Affairs

  • Honorary Consuls

  • Parliamentary Diplomacy

Global Challenges Diplomacy

  • Climate Diplomacy

  • Health Diplomacy

  • Economic Trade & Diplomacy

  • Cultural Diplomacy & Soft Power

Bundle Fees

Our bundles are £395. Now only £299

28 + Courses

Self Paced Learning

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28 + Courses Self Paced Learning No Deadlines Certification

Flexible access for every learner

Individual Courses

£295 £177

  • Full access to one course for 12 months

  • Certification upon completion

  • Self paced learning

  • Available in 4 languages

  • Personalised e-learning dashboard

Annual Subscription

£49/Month - Billed Annually - Cancel Anytime

  • Full access to ALL courses for 12 months

  • Certification upon completion

  • Self paced learning

  • Available in 4 languages

  • Personalised e-learning dashboard

Monthly Subscription

£79/Month - Billed Annually - Cancel Anytime

  • Full access to ALL courses for 12 months

  • Certification upon completion

  • Self paced learning

  • Available in 4 languages

  • Personalised e-learning dashboard